Graduate / Junior Acoustic Consultant
Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
We’re looking for a talented graduate or junior-level professional, either with an interest in or 2 years’ experience of acoustic consultancy, to join our award-winning Acoustics team.
This role is ideal for a confident individual looking to start their career in acoustics, build their practical experience, and technical knowledge with the support of a highly qualified and industry-respected team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects for both public and private sector clients. You’ll collaborate with like-minded professionals across the UK and play an active role helping to shape a dynamic and growing team
What You’ll Be Doing
The years of experience outlined below are indicative and serve as a guide. Progression at Create is based not only on time in role but also on technical ability, leadership, and the value you bring to projects, clients, and the wider team.
Graduate – 0-2 years’ experience with a relevant degree.
Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 2-5 years’ experience in the role or similar with some technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Senior Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 5-8 years’ experience in the role or similar with a developing set of skills, clearly identifiable technical expertise and direct experience of managing projects, coordinating with clients and supporting other team members.
Principal Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 8 or more years’ experience in the role or similar with a robust set of skills, proven technical expertise and an ability to lead projects, coordinate with clients and support other team members.
Associate Director – 10–15 years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise, the ability to lead multiple large projects, coordinate with clients, support and develop other team members and secure future workstreams/projects for the discipline.
Technical Director – 15 or more years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise and authority within the industry. Capable of defining discipline strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring technical excellence across all projects. Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale or complex schemes, whilst developing and sustaining long-term client relationships, and actively contributing to business growth.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in our industry, and from ex-armed forces personnel looking to bring their skills and experience into a new career.
If you have specific requirements or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’ll do everything we can to accommodate you.
A NOTE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We prefer to hire directly. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. We recognise the role recruitment agencies play in our industry and we have a preferred list of suppliers for some specific roles. Agency fees will only be paid where terms have been agreed in advance with our Managing Director. Unsolicited CVs will not be eligible for fees.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role(s) listed above.
READY TO APPLY?
Use the button below to submit your CV and a covering letter telling us why you’re the right fit for this role.
You’re also welcome to include any supporting information – such as example reports or project case studies – that you feel will help us in shortlisting your application.
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This role is ideal for a confident individual looking to start their career in acoustics, build their practical experience, and technical knowledge with the support of a highly qualified and industry-respected team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects for both public and private sector clients. You’ll collaborate with like-minded professionals across the UK and play an active role helping to shape a dynamic and growing team
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out environmental noise surveys and building acoustics testing.
- Producing technical reports (noise impact assessments, etc.) to support planning.
- Assisting with acoustic modelling and the interpretation of data gathered through fieldwork.
- Manage relationships with clients, planners, contractors and local authorities.
- Contribute to the development of proposal documents, tender submissions, business development and marketing materials.
- Currently studying for or have recently graduated with a degree in Music Technology, Physics, Environmental Science or a related subject.
- A willingness to study towards an Institute of Acoustics Diploma.
- Eagerness to build practical experience and technical knowledge across core areas such as environmental noise and building acoustics.
- Prior knowledge of BS4142, BS8233 and relevant planning guidance for acoustics.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Client-facing skills, with a willingness to support the development of new opportunities.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Some experience in business development and securing new workstreams.
- A working knowledge of social and digital media channels with a view to using these to promote not only your work but also the business.
- Some experience delivering CPD or training to internal teams or external audiences.
- A competitive salary (based on experience and location) and performance-based bonus scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements – our guiding principle is simple: if a flexible working arrangement works for you, your manager, and your team, it works for us.
- Pet-friendly offices (Norwich and London)
- Enhanced workplace pension – company makes a 5% contribution.
- Flexible holiday allowance (buy or sell annual leave).
- Role-related benefits such as a mobile phone and access to a vehicle.
- Two paid professional memberships per year.
- Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme.
- Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Clear progression pathways and leadership development.
- Mentoring, CPD and knowledge-sharing events.
- A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture.
The years of experience outlined below are indicative and serve as a guide. Progression at Create is based not only on time in role but also on technical ability, leadership, and the value you bring to projects, clients, and the wider team.
Graduate – 0-2 years’ experience with a relevant degree.
Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 2-5 years’ experience in the role or similar with some technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Senior Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 5-8 years’ experience in the role or similar with a developing set of skills, clearly identifiable technical expertise and direct experience of managing projects, coordinating with clients and supporting other team members.
Principal Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 8 or more years’ experience in the role or similar with a robust set of skills, proven technical expertise and an ability to lead projects, coordinate with clients and support other team members.
Associate Director – 10–15 years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise, the ability to lead multiple large projects, coordinate with clients, support and develop other team members and secure future workstreams/projects for the discipline.
Technical Director – 15 or more years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise and authority within the industry. Capable of defining discipline strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring technical excellence across all projects. Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale or complex schemes, whilst developing and sustaining long-term client relationships, and actively contributing to business growth.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in our industry, and from ex-armed forces personnel looking to bring their skills and experience into a new career.
If you have specific requirements or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’ll do everything we can to accommodate you.
A NOTE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We prefer to hire directly. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. We recognise the role recruitment agencies play in our industry and we have a preferred list of suppliers for some specific roles. Agency fees will only be paid where terms have been agreed in advance with our Managing Director. Unsolicited CVs will not be eligible for fees.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role(s) listed above.
READY TO APPLY?
Use the button below to submit your CV and a covering letter telling us why you’re the right fit for this role.
You’re also welcome to include any supporting information – such as example reports or project case studies – that you feel will help us in shortlisting your application.
Your name (required) Your email (required) Why do you think you are suitable for this Graduate / Junior Acoustic Consultant role? I consent to this website storing my submitted information so that Create CE can respond to my enquiry.
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